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Classic sounds on 45rpm 7 inch singles -- Northern soul, deep soul, funk, breaks, rare groove, sample tracks, modern soul, and jazz!
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Sylvia Striplin —
Give Me Your Love/
Expansion (UK), 1980. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Massive! Sylvia Striplin is one of the all time groove favorites – not just because she's been sampled to death, but also because she's got an amazingly captivating style of slinky soul. Roy Ayers, Jamez Bedford, and Sylvia put this single together – and both tracks are great, the two ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Airway, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
A nice local Chicago blues single, cut for the lost Airway label by the great Sunnyland Slim. Very raw sound, with a hard southside blues feel. 7-inch, Vinyl record
Westbound, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Incredible Detroit soul! "I Don't Know How" is one of those tracks that will keep you digging for funky 45s for years – an amazing combination of sweet harmony vocals and funky drums, chomping along with a great little groove, hitting the bag nice and hard at the bottom, while the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Musicor, 1977. Near Mint- ... $2.99
A surprisingly club-oriented track from Swamp Dogg, and one that an uptempo funky sound, and lively "dancing" lyrics from Swamp. The flipside's a bit more typical stuff, with a mellower sound that's more southern soul oriented. 7-inch, Vinyl record
Wand, 1976. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A great little track – one that's best known as something of a Miami soul hit, thanks to versions by KC & The Sunshine Band and George McCrae. This version's equally great – but done quite differently, as an east coast type club track – lots of strings soaring over the groove ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Smash, Late 60s. Good+ ... $4.99
"Double Shot" is a monster party track – and a huge crossover hit that popped big on both sides of the charts, and which is still a bubbler down in the Carolinas! Even better is "Here It Comes Again", a sinister funky instrumental – with comping Hank Jacobs-ish ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a drillhole and a name in pen.)
Pride/Mr Bongo (UK), 1973/1974. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
What can we say? This is one of the greats! Foster Sylvers' "Misdemeanor" is one of the greatest-ever funky tunes from the 70s – made famous years back by a DOC sample, but loved way before that by anyone with a funky set of ears! The cut's got this incredibly strange groove ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Mr Bongo, 1972. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Two great early tracks from The Sylvers – both nice and funky! "I Know Myself" has a great bassline and these echoey drums at the start – which create this cool contrast with the sweeter vocals of the group – as they trade lines in equally echoey brilliance! "Wish ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Get On Down, 1969. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A killer cut from one of the most strangely-named acts to ever record for Trojan Records – a tune aimed specifically at the growing market of young Brits listening to reggae at the end of the 60s – with a fantastic groove that effortlessly blends soul and rocksteady with some very ... (Reggae, Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Symbol 8 —
Party Life/Shock, 1977. Near Mint- ... $2.99
A sweet little single – with a warm harmony vocals, and a production style that's slightly southern, with touches of Miami mid 70s soul, especially in the electric keyboards behind the vocals, and the moogy lines that occasionally float to the top. 7-inch, Vinyl record
Arlen, Mid 60s. Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow label pressing with vertical logo. Plays with some surface noise. Labels are stained.)
ABC, 1967. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an ABC Paramount sleeve, with some wear at the opening.)
Virgin, 1974. Very Good+ ... $13.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in an Atlantic sleeve. Labels have some radio station pen.)
Third Man, 2018. New Copy (pic cover)... $1.99
A stylistic boundary pushing couple of tracks by Tanzania Albinism Collective – raw percussion, chanted vocal driven East African folk music unlike any we've heard before, and all the more compelling for it! The group is an ad hoc combo of singers and players from Ukerewe's Standing Voice ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Columbia/Nature Sounds, Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $10.99
Lost work from Gloria Taylor – singer who's best known for indie sides in the 60s, but who sounds completely fantastic here on a one-off single for Columbia! "Deep Inside You" has this unusual flow – almost stop/start in energy, but with Taylor really soaring out on her ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Also available Deep Inside You/(Limited edition!)
Columbia/Expansion (UK), 1973. New Copy ... $6.99
Lost work from Gloria Taylor – singer who's best known for indie sides in the 60s, but who sounds completely fantastic here on a one-off single for Columbia! "Deep Inside You" has this unusual flow – almost stop/start in energy, but with Taylor really soaring out on her ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Also available Deep Inside Of You/
United, 1966. Very Good- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have light wear and a stain.)
Preservation Project, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $3.99
An unreleased gem by a 60s group that have a very soulful take on the party rock style – really mixing together garagey elements and bluesy inspirations – a bit like some of the cooler Texas combos of the time! "Big Big Polly" has vocals that are more offbeat vocalizations ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Hi Records, 1972. Good+ ... $9.99
The music here is pure Hi magic, heavy blues drenched R&B dipped in a vat of Willie Mitchell's special musical sauce, and the Teacher's Edition shine beautifully, balancing sweet harmonies with raw righteous soul on both sides! 7-inch, Vinyl record
We Produce, 1972. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Miracle, 1961. Good ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Plays with some crackles. Labels have some wear and marker.)
Gordy, 1972. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Star Creature, 2018. New Copy ... $8.99
A pretty easygoing couple of cuts from Tension – a nice little moonlit club jam in "Call Me" and a breezier one in "Your Sunshine". "Call Me" has a light tough to the keys, with thicker washes of synth flowing in, and a soulful vocal, too. "Your ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
RCA, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Sunshine, 1977. Very Good- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Capitol, 1957. Very Good (pic cover)... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has some wear and aging, with a sticker on back.)
Brent, Early 60s. Good+ ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some wear and tape remnants.)
Universal (Japan), Early 90s. New Copy (pic cover)... $14.99
Funky soul from the start of the 90s – a special split single that features "Tell Me Mama" by Toni Tony Tone – and "Wherever You Go", in a rare Femifem mix! One cover features Toni Tony Tone, the back features Sydney Youngblood – and the whole thing is a ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited release for Japan's Record Day 2018!)
EGA, 1977. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
C And T, 1971. Near Mint- ... $19.99
True Loves —
Famous Last Words/Colemine, 2019. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
True Loves come on strong with this one – horns blasting out with a joyous funky vibe before the drums and guitar even kick in – then dancing together with effortless energy that really keeps things moving! There's a nice percussion break in the middle – and the cut's backed by ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
United Artists, 1971. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Artistic, 1958. Very Good+ ... $39.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Black label pressing with Sheldon stamp.)
Glover, 1964. Good+ ... $16.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Columbia, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Paula, 1965. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Paramount, Early/Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $0.99
Red Coach, 1975. Near Mint- ... $24.99
The a-side of this single's a nice little disco version of this famous Bacharach hit – done with Gene Redd arrangements that have a nicely funky sound, and male vocals that have a very odd sound, but which really capture the mood of the tune! The flip is more laid back, a sophisticated urban ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ariola/P-Vine (Japan), 1976. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $13.99
A blue-eyed soul classic from John Valenti – despite the black and white eye image on the cover! "Anything You Want" has a warm jazzy groove, great keyboards, and the kind of cresting vocals you'd expect to hear on one of Stevie Wonder's best cuts from the 70s! "Why Don't We ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Part of the excellent Groove Diggers series!)
SAR, 1963. Very Good ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
T Neck, Early 70s. Very Good- ... $7.99
Sweet sweet harmony vocals – and an obscure track issued by this group who were also known as the Young Vandals. The Isley Brothers produced, and the single's almost their attempt to cash in on the east coast harmony hit sound of the early 70s. The lyrics aren't going to change your life, ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Vinyl has light marks but plays well.)
Lamp, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $33.99
An obscure little group soul single – with a fairly heavy post-Temps sound on both sides, and raw production by Herb Miller that reminds us of some of the lesser-known groups on All Platinum. Not exactly sweet falsetto soul – but in that righteous tip that some of the east coast 70s ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Later beige label pressing.)
Jean Claude Vannier —
La Bete Noire (2019 Record Store Day Release) ... 7-inch Finders Keepers (UK), 1983. New Copy (pic cover)... $13.99
Very different work than usual for arranger/composer Jean Claude Vannier – not a slinky sexy soundtrack, but instead an all-acoustic set that features some fantastic jazzy touches – including work from saxophonist Philippe Mate, and vibes and percussion from Bernard Lubat! The 7" ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited to 1000 copies.)
D&M Sound, 1975. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Black Fox, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Soulphonics, 2018. New Copy (pic cover)... $2.99 8.99
A loud, proud tune from Ruby Velle – and one that's also got some great backing vocals from a trio that includes the lovely Chantae Cann! The track's got this almost-dark edge, and feels like one of the more powerful tracks we've ever heard from Ruby – and it's backed here by "Love ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(On colored vinyl!)
SOUL, 1965. Near Mint- ... $33.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Purple label pressing. Labels have a drillhole and an X in marker on the B-side.)
Kent, Early/Mid 60s. Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Plays with some light crackles. Label has a peeled spot and some pen.)
Phil Spector Records, 1964. Near Mint- ... $84.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has an X in red pen.)
Checker, Early 60s. Very Good ... $2.99
"Watusi" is a classic groover from The Vibrations – a slowly dancing number with a hard-sock groove, one of the group's best early cuts! "Wallflower" is more uptempo, tighter harmonies and a smoother groove – kind of a sing-song playful number, with raw vocals on ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Maroon label Checker pressing.)
Chex, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have doodles in pen.)
Jazzman (UK), 2019. New Copy (pic cover)... $12.99
There's a strongly descending piano line in "Almpoian Etude" – one that gives the whole tune a moody, modal vibe before leader Sokratis Votskos really stretches out on soprano sax – taking the whole thing into nicely spiritual territory! "Sevenates" is a bit more ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
ARA, Mid 60s. Very Good- ... $3.99
(Rock, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow label pressing with Pepper stamp. Labels are a bit faded.)
Mercury, 1967. Very Good+ ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Red label pressing in an orange Mercury sleeve with some marker. Label has a drillhole.)
Sue, 1963. Very Good+ ... $16.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has some surface marks but plays well. Label has a drillhole.)
Chess/Third Man, 1954. New Copy (reissue)... $5.99
Maybe one of the most famous Muddy Waters songs ever recorded – served up here in all its fantastically raw glory! The tune's got Waters playing a famous electric guitar vamp that may well have become the blueprint for countless bar bands to come – but serving up the lyrics with a wit ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Beautiful reissue pressing – even in a vintage-style Chess sleeve!)
Chess/Third Man, 1950. New Copy (reissue)... $5.99
A classic early tune from Muddy Waters – one that might not have changed the world when it was released at the start of the 50s – but later gave the famous group their name! The tune's a wonderful mix of raw rural and early electric Chicago blues modes – spare, but extremely ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Beautiful reissue pressing – even in a vintage-style Chess sleeve!)
Chess/Third Man, 1953. New Copy (reissue)... $5.99
A fantastic Muddy Waters track from the early 78rpm years – a tune that's got this unbelivable folding together of fuzzy guitar and hypnotic vocals – almost a trance-like take on Chicago blues, and proof that even at the start, Muddy was onto something new! "Sad Sad Day" is ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Beautiful reissue pressing – even in a vintage-style Chess sleeve!)
Fantasy, 1973. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Tight funk from Johnny's rare first album for Fantasy! "Like I'm Not Your Man" begins with a sweet smooth funky blues riff – bassy beats underneath, and hot guitar licks over the top for a bit, before Johnny's vocals come into the groove. "You Bring Love" has a slower ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Lion, 1972. Near Mint- ... $0.99
A couple of smooth numbers by this fatastic harmony group who only ever issued a couple singles on the MGM subsidiary Lion. Both numbers hit a righteous sweet soul harmony groove over some great soaring production touches! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Motown, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Torrid, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
The Steelers were one of the best harmony groups to ever come out of Chicago, and although they never broke as big as some of their east coast counterparts, they cut some pretty darn nice singles in their day – including this one! The record's arranged by the great Floyd Morris, and the cut ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Timmion (Finland), 2018. New Copy ... $5.99
Massive drums really get this one going – a hard, heavy, almost-classic drum break that begins the tune – and sounds great next to the more easygoing vocals of Willie West – as he brings a great deep soul touch to the tune, alongside this floating flute played by Jimi Tenor! ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Sessions Sounds, 2018. New Copy ... $6.99 7.98
A fantastic funky little single – one that makes great advantage not just of the sharp grooves of Will Sessions, but also the ever-growing genius of Amp Fiddler! There's an early 80s boogie vibe going on here – as we've heard from Amp Fiddler in recent years – but also maybe a bit ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
IX Chains, 1973. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Kent, 1965. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Atlantic, Late 60s. Very Good- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a drillhole.)
Arista, 1979. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Jubilee, 1969. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have light wear.)
Padavon, 1985. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Cordial (UK), Late 70s. New Copy ... $11.99
Rare Miami soul from Witch Doctor – a singer who works here in a groove that feels like a more stripped-down approach to the TK Records style from the same scene! By that, we mean that there's a funky current going through the music, but nice and lean – with moogy keyboards that ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Blue Note/Universal (Japan), 2018. New Copy (pic cover)... $13.99
A wonderful reimagining of the music of Thelonious Monk – one that's done in a melange of jazz and contemporary elements – in a style that's very similar to the time that Madlib visited Blue Note over a decade ago! As with that set, there's a real 21st Century vibe here – a ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited release for Japan's Record Day 2018!)
Alston, 1970. Very Good- ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Melodies International, Late 70s. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $11.99
Two beautiful tunes from Bobby Wright, both recorded in the mid 70s with a subtle righteous power that's taken many years for the rest of the world to fully appreciate! "Blood Of An American" is a slow-moving track that mostly features the lead vocals over slow-drifting guitar – ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Comes with a 16 page Melodies International zine!)
Back Beat, Late 60s. Very Good ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Back Beat, 1969. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Michael Wycoff —
Looking Up To You/RCA/Expansion (UK), 1982. New Copy ... $12.99
Sublime 80s mellow from Michael Wycoff – a great track lifted from his classic Love Conquers All album, and a tune that never gets old! The track glides in beautifully on some sweet keyboards that have a lot of 70s warmth – and Wycoff's voice, while smooth, also crackles with an honest ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Austin Boogie Crew, 2019. New Copy (pic cover)... $8.99 9.99
Beaty, bassy, and pretty darn electric – a great set of tracks that definitely looks at the world of 80s groove with the best vision hindsight has to offer! That is – the music is full of all the best elements of the electro soul generation – but served up without any of the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Austin Boogie Crew, 2019. New Copy (pic cover)... $8.99 9.99
Beaty, bassy, and pretty darn electric – a great set of tracks that definitely looks at the world of 80s groove with the best vision hindsight has to offer! That is – the music is full of all the best elements of the electro soul generation – but served up without any of the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Sonorama Discos, 2016. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $9.99
Heavy percussion and a mighty nice accordion line – a groove that's got an earthy take on South American roots, but at a level that's maybe even fiercer than original recordings from years back! The group trades vocals back and forth nicely over the drums – while the accordion finds ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(#161/500.)
A&M (UK), 1979. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Clear yellow vinyl pressing. Sleeve has light wear.)
Pacesetter, Early 70s. Very Good- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some wear and marker.)
Cotillion, Early 70s. Good ... $4.99
"Wah Wah Man" is one of funkiest tracks ever by the Young-Holt group! It begins with a great break – nice and hard – then rolls into some cool electric piano riffing, over which a vocoder voice says the words "wah wah man"! Wild stuff! "Luv Bugg" has a ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Plays with noise and crackles, may improve with a thorough cleaning.)
Liberty/Expansion (UK), 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $7.99
A wonderfully romping tune from the great Timi Yuro – one that's got this upbeat rhythm, topped with soaring horns – all at a level that has Yuro sounding a bit less blue than usual – although still with a great power to her voice! "It'll Never Be Over" is wonderful too ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
ALA, Early/Mid 70s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Labels have light stains.)
Warner, 1976. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Warwick, 1976. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Chess/Universal (UK), 1960s. New Copy 7 x 7 inch set ... $59.99 112.99
Socking soul from the legendary Chess Records – presented in a format that always served the label best! This very limited box features seven 45s – each of which contains two great grooves from Chess – the kind of upbeat, uptempo soul that made the Chicago scene of the 60s second ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Individually numbered, limited edition – includes download!)
Universal (Japan), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 3 x 7 inch set (pic cover)... $33.99
A totally great package – especially if you love the music of Roger Nichols & The Small Circle Of Friends as much as we do! That groovy late 60s album is a classic round these parts – and at the time, a number of other singers tried their hands at some of the great songs from the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited release for Japan's Record Day 2018!)
La Roma (Mexico), 2017. Sealed 3x7" flexi-disc ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Ace/Spring (UK), Early 70s. New Copy (pic cover)... $7.99 14.99
Great tracks from the Spring Records label of the 70s – two of which appear here on vinyl for the first time ever! Spring was based in New York, but did a great job of bringing deeper soul singers into the big city groove – with a result that gave Spring both a strong ear for mellow ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Universal (Japan), Late 60s. New Copy (pic cover)... $18.99
Four very cool tracks – all brought together as a limited release in tribute to the famous Suburbia Suite series from Japan! The music is all mod, groovy, and very upbeat – and most tunes are in a vocal jazz mode, but very different than the usual torchy styles you might expect – ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited release for Japan's Record Day 2018!)
Universal (Japan), Late 50s/1960s/1970s. New Copy (pic cover)... $18.99
Four very cool tracks – all brought together as a limited release in tribute to the famous Suburbia Suite series from Japan! The music is all mod, groovy, and very upbeat – and most tunes are in a vocal jazz mode, but very different than the usual torchy styles you might expect – ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited release for Japan's Record Day 2018!)
